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R258 HFG

1997 Suzuki Vitara

Green Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

152,083 mi
Last recorded152,083 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Suzuki Vitara80,904 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 HFG
MakeSuzuki
ModelVitara
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2012 152,083 miles

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2012 152,083 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear axle brake pipes corroded

Pass 17 May 2011 146,768 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 143,109 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2010 143,109 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 137,549 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 129,785 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 124,868 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 118,052 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2006 117,955 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

How Reliable is the Suzuki Vitara?

Based on 810,456 MOT tests across 108,223 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
5,330
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
108,223
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 34,457
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 32,446
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 24,368
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 22,812
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 15,882
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R258 HFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara in Green with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Suzuki Vitara models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.3% with a typical mileage of 80,904 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Suzuki Vitara fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 34,457 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R258 HFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Suzuki Vitara typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Suzuki Vitara is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R258 HFG registered?

R258 HFG is a 1997 Suzuki Vitara, first registered on 12 December 1997.

Is R258 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R258 HFG shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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